ACCUPLACER Account Setup · 17/02/2015 · Setup process overview ... Your new ACCUPLACER account was created at the top level known as the Institution level. Credentials were sent

ACCUPLACER Account SetupAlabama Community College SystemApril 2016

Agenda

• Review of Resources, Review of Work Ahead• ACCUPLACER Navigation• Reporting and Use of Data• Accommodations• Multiple Measures • Sharing Scores• System Requirements

► Login exercise• Account Structure and Sites

► Create a site exercise• Personnel with account access

► Create a user exercise • Branching Profiles

► Setting, Background questions, Tests, Placement► Edit a branching profile exercise

• Administering Tests► Testing exercise

User Resources

► Getting Started with ACCUPLACER

► ACCUPLACER User’s Guide

► ACCUPLACER Program Manual

Resources Inside ACCUPLACER

► Live webcasts held on a monthly schedule► Recorded sessions on a variety of topics► ACCUPLACER Account Setup presentation

► Setup process overview► Step by step instructions► Links to video demonstrations

http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/professionals/professional-development

Professional Development Resources

The Outreach Team

► Senior Assessment Managers

► Provide service to institutions at the campus, system, and state levels

► Consultation, training, professional development, and advocacy

► On campus, face-to-face service

► Virtual service via webcast and phone

ACCUPLACER Support

► Electronic Discussion Group

► Staff dedicated to troubleshooting, problem solving, Q/A

► Available 12 hours/day – 6 days/week

► Phone: 866-607-5223

► Email: [email protected]

► Live chat

ACCUPLACER Outreach and Support Teams

National Conference

1. Verify System Requirements2. Testing Sites *

1. Creating and Editing Testing Sites2. Transferring Test Units

3. Users1. Creating a New User

4. Branching Profiles1. Branching Profiles

5. Placement Rules1. Course Groups2. Courses3. Placement Rules

6. Verify Branching Profile/Placement Rules7. Proctoring Testing

1. Starting a New Test2. Continuing an Open Test3. Re-opening a Closed Test

8. Reporting1. Individual Score Report2. Roster Reports

9. User Resources10. Contacting ACCUPLACER

Advanced Index

Basic Account Setup and Operation

To set up a new ACCUPLACER account, work through the steps listed in order. To review specific parts of the setup process, click the link to jump to that section.

The sections below cover the basic set up and operation of an account. The index on the next slide discuss advanced details.

* Institution Administrator functions only.

1. Users1. Editing an Existing User

2. Branching Profiles1. Test Settings2. Background Questions3. WritePlacer

3. Placement Rules1. Majors2. User Defined Fields3. Composite Scores

4. Proctoring Testing1. Student Pre-Registration2. Generating Vouchers3. Reprinting Vouchers4. Testing with Vouchers5. Testing with Fast Track

Basic Index

Advanced Account Setup and Operation

The list covers more advanced operation of an ACCUPLACER account.

Review of Work Ahead

Typical Account Setup Workflow

Make appropriate implementation

decisions, communicate changes

Request ACCUPLACER account Create Testing Site(s)

Add Users (Staff) Create Branching Profile(s)

Create Placement Rules (if used)

Order Test Units Test Students Reporting and Data Analysis

The ACCUPLACER Navigation

Understanding the Screen

AddSearch Results

Search Tools

Navigation Pane shows functions and options available

User ID, Profile, Password, and Logout Options

Search tools with available options dependent on selected function

Scroll to bottom of any screen for contact options to reach ACCUPLACER Support

Action Icons to perform operations such as View, Edit, or Print an entry. Options depend on the contents of the results.

Search results

Click to Add a new entry

Understanding the Screen

Search Tools

Navigation Pane shows functions and options available

User ID, Profile, Password, and Logout Options

Search tools with available options dependent on selected function

Scroll to bottom of any screen for contact options to reach ACCUPLACER Support

Action Icons to perform operations such as View, Edit, or Print an entry. Options depend on the contents of the results.Search results

Click to Add a new entry

Navigation

Navigation is through the Navigation pane on the left hand side of the screen.

Click a Function to access available options.

Click the down arrow to find sub-menu options.

Arrowhead indicates current location.

Finding Resources and Help

Resources available within ACCULACER include the Quick Start Guide, Program Manual and User’s Guide.

Check What’s New for announcements about upcoming additions to ACCUPLACER and planned maintenance.

Use Live Chat to immediately connect with Support for assistance.

Contact options for ACCUPLACER Support are at the bottom of every screen.

System Configuration

► Allows you to customize aspects of ACCUPLACER• Who should receive notifications when the site is low on units

► What you define as low

• What an acceptable student ID looks like• What time zone you want to use

System Configuration

Account Structure and Sites

Account Hierarchy

College Board Level

Group Administration

Institution A

Testing Site A

Testing Site B

Institution B

Testing Site A

Testing Site B

The College Board level provides resources to all users in the ACCUPLACER platform including

default settings and tests.

The Group Level can be used for system or statewide implementations to provide centralized account setup and data access. Most institutions are not part of a Group.

The Institution Level is used for individual campuses or systems. New accounts are created at this level.

The Testing Site Level is used to test students and manage student data and results. An

Institution Administrator creates Testing Sites.

Data flow

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Items created at the College Board level begin with ***.

Items created at the Group level begin with **.

Items created at the Institution level begin with *.

Items created at the Testing Site Level cannot be shared with other Testing Sites.

IA

Campus ATesting Site

Campus BTesting Site

High SchoolTesting Site

ABETesting Site

ResearchTesting Site

FacultyTesting Site

Unlimited sites available in the system Allows data collection state or system‐wide, or by individual site

Unlimited sites available in the system Allows data collection state or system‐wide, or by individual site

A Typical Account Structure

Testing Sites

► Your new ACCUPLACER account was created at the top level known as the Institution level. Credentials were sent to the primary contact called the Institution Administrator.

► Testing Sites must be created in an ACCUPLACER account to test students. Testing sites protect student privacy by allowing only authorized users to access data in a testing site.

► Testing Sites can be created based on physical location such as the North campus and East campus, or can be based on a specific program such as testing for placement on a college campus, testing during a summer boot camp, or testing in high schools.

Personnel with Account Access (Users)

Users

► Users are the professional staff members who have access to and use of the ACCUPLACER account. Students are never given a login to an account.

► Users created at the Institution level have access to data and features across all Testing Sites in the account.

► Users created at the Site level have access to data and features for just that specific Testing Site.

Four Access Permission Levels

► Institutional Administrator► Site Manager► Proctor and Proctor Reporter► Reporter

• Institutional or Site Reporters• Institutional or Site Score Reporters• WritePlacer Reporters

You can have as many people in each role as you need. A listing of the permissions available for each type of user can be found in the Resources section of ACCUPLACER. Resources > Getting Started with ACCUPLACER > ACCUPLACER User Roles and Permission Levels

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Institutional Administrator Responsibilities

►Manages all aspects of the college‐wide site to include: Create/Update Testing Sites Transfer Test Units from Site to Site Create/Update Users Create Branching Profiles Create Placement Rules Create Background Questions

►Cannot: Create Custom Messages Administer Tests

Site Manager Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the ACCUPLACER site, including:• Create additional users: Site Managers, Proctors, and Reporters• Add additional demographic background questions (optional)• Add custom messages for student score report and online local student

instructions (optional)• Complete pre‐registration template if using voucher system (optional)• Run system check on computers• Run reports after testing• Order units

Proctor/Reporter Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of test administration, including:• Make sure system check has been run on all computers• Administer assessments• Provide score reports

Branching Profiles

Definitions

Branching Profiles (BP)• Which tests will be administered to students, under what conditions.

Once created, Branching Profiles appear in a menu of testing options.• Conditions can includes scores on previous ACCUPLACER tests,

responses to background questions, tests taken or skipped, and majors.Placement Rules (PR)• Determine the messages that students receive after testing based on

the cut scores and other factors used at your institution.• Placements can be determined based on test scores, responses to

background questions, and external data such as high school GPAs. This data can be pre-registered in advance of testing.

Parts of a Branching Profile

These are the components of a Test Set Up/Branching Profile:• Test Settings• Background Questions• WritePlacer Settings (optional)• Branching Profiles• Local Test (optional)• Retest Rules (optional)

Placement Rules

Creating Placement Rules

After creating Branching Profiles to administer tests, the next step in account setup is to create Placement Rules. These rules place students into the appropriate classes based on test scores. If the campus is using multiple measures, responses to Background Questions and external data such as GPAs may be factored in as well.

Parts of a Placement Rule

Course Groups• The collection of courses by discipline: Math, English, ESL, Computer Science.

Courses• The individual courses students will be placed into: English 99, Math 100.Majors (optional)• If majors are used as part of the placement decision, they must be entered.Placement Rules• Each course has a specific set of conditions that place students into that

course including test scores, responses to Background Questions, and values on data contained in User Defined Fields.

Verify Branching Profiles and Placement Rules

Verify Branching Profile/Placement Rules

The Verify command allows you to check Branching Profiles and Placement Rules to ensure they function as desired. By entering values for Background Question responses and test scores that represent the various conditions used in a placement decision, Verify simulates a testing experience.

Testing Students

Vouchers• Pre‐register students in advance• Designed for group testing on or off campus

Flexible Test AdministrationOn Demand Testing• No scheduling or pre‐planning required• Walk in testing on campus• Runs on tablets

Fast Track Test Administration• No scheduling or pre‐planning required• Designed for group testing on or off campus

Remote Testing Network• Pre‐register students in advance• Testing at participating colleges

Remote Virtual Proctoring• Pre‐register students in advance• 24/7 virtual proctoring anywhere

Proctoring ACCUPLACER Tests

All ACCUPLACER tests must be given in the presence of a proctor to maintain test security and the integrity of the testing process.

• Cannot administer tests as the Institutional Administrator role.• Run the System Requirements on each computer in advance of testing.

Make any adjustments required. Always make certain you allow pop ups –this is the #1 reason tests have issues.

• Provide scratch paper and pencils. Collect the scratch paper at the end of each testing session and destroy. Do not allow students to remove it from the testing room.

• Ensure a quiet testing area. • Do not allow calculators, cell phones or other electronics.

Understanding Test Status

► When all tests in a Branching Profile are taken, the test session is considered complete and scores will be available for reports and/or export.

► If testing is interrupted for any reason, the test session will switch to Open status. Tests may be interrupted because:

• The student chose the Save and Finish Later option.• A proctor/invigilator forced a test session closed from the Test Center

Management Dashboard.• Technical issues interrupted testing (loss of Internet or power, computer

problems).• The student accidently closed the test window.

► Open test sessions that are not completed within 14 days automatically switch to Closed status and must be re-opened for the student to finish.

Reporting

Report Permission Levels/Users

• Ability to create and print reports containing ALL data across all testing sites within the Institution*Institution Reporter

• Ability to create and print reports with ALL data from their site onlySite Reporter

• Ability to access and print ONLY ISRs from all testing sites within the Institution*Institution Score Reporter

• Ability to access and print ONLY ISRs from their testing site onlySite Score Reporter

• Ability to print essays from all testing sites within the Institution*Institution WritePlacerReporter

• Ability to print essays from their testing site onlySite WritePlacer Reporter

• Ability to proctor tests, create vouchers, and create and print reports with ALL data from their site onlyProctor Reporter

• Ability to print Score Roster report onlyProctor

Report Queue

► Most reports generate in the background► After requesting a report, check the Report Queue► Reports available for download once complete► Variety of formats available for export

Ability to Benefit

Ability to Benefit Testing

► Become a certified ATB Test Administrator: Request training materials from [email protected] Review the ATB Training Resources

ACCUPLACER ATB Policies and Procedures Manual ACCUPLACER ATB Test Admin Certification ppt

► Request to take the ATB Certification Test by sending an email to [email protected]. New ACCUPLACER users should familiariaze themselves with

the platform via Web-Ex Trainings Identify more than one person as your institution’s ATB Test

Administrator

Accommodations

COMPANION: Accessibility Formats

Braille version Large print version Audio CDs Pencil/paper versions Additional: ACCUPLACER online is compatible

with selected screen reading software programs

ACCUPLACER online has wizard feature for visually impaired

COMPANION assessments are also untimed.

Embedded Assistive Settings/Devices

The ACCUPLACER System provides tools designed to assist students with documented disabilities to that may impact their ability to take the assessments.

• Accessibility Wizard• Unblock toggle keys for use with

accessibility tool (screen readers)• Use Math ML to display math items

The Accessibility Wizard allows students to magnify the screen and adjust the contrast elements and colors to their preference.

Multiple Measures

Sharing Scores

► Members of an ACCUPLACER Group are able to retrieve student score reports from each other.

► This functionality retrieves the report only---it does not move the data itself.

► Students must provide the following information to the retrieving institution: where originally tested, last name, first name, and DOB. These are all required fields.

► Only Institutional Administrators and Institutional Reporters have the authority to retrieve score reports.

► Institutions must indicate they have the student’s written permission to retrieve the report.

► In the event of multiple students with this same information, the student must then provide the Student ID # used at the time of testing.

Cross Institutional Score Reporting


Demonstration of Cross Institutional Score Reporting




Verify System Requirements

Checking System Requirements

Checking System Requirements

Basic Index Advanced Index Video

Exercise #1 – Verify System Requirements

1. Go to www.accuplacer.org2. Click the Verify System Requirements button at the bottom of the screen.

• A listing of the various requirements will display along with information about the specific computer being used.

• Versions that are higher than the minimum required may show as “Fail” but will function. Versions that are lower than the minimum must be addressed by IT.

• Test content uses pop-up windows which must be allowed for ACCUPLACER.

Sites Profiles

Exercise #2 – Add a Site

1. Click the Users function, then click the Manage Profiles sub-menu, then click the Site Profile option.

• A list of existing Testing Sites will display.• In new accounts, only Demo Site will be listed

2. To create a new Testing Site, click the Add button and complete the on-screen form.

• Required fields show a red asterisk (*).3. Click the Save button.

NOTE: To edit an existing Testing Site, click the Edit action icon to the right of the entry.

Transfer Test Units

Transfer Test Units

This features allows an Institution Administrator to move Test Units between Testing Sites.

1. Click the Users function.2. Click the Transfer Test Units option.3. On the left side, choose the Testing Site to move units from, then enter the

number of units to move.4. On the right side, choose the Testing Site to receive units.5. Click the Transfer button.6. Click Yes to confirm.

Notes:

1. To view the number of test units for all sites, refer to the Testing Sites section.

2. To allow automatic transfer of test units to a Testing Site, go to Users > System Configuration and review options for Test Unit Configuration.


Create a User

Exercise #3 – Add a User

1. Click on the Users menu option, click the Manage Profiles sub-menu, click the User Profiles sub-menu option. click the Add button.

• Required fields show a red asterisk (*).2. Complete the form.3. Click the Save button.

• The new user will receive an activation email with instructions from ACCUPLACER.

NOTE: Institution Administrators can create users for Testing Sites in an institution account. Site Managers can create users for their own Testing Site only.


Edit an Existing User

1. Click on the Users function, click the Manage Profiles sub-menu, click the User Profiles option.

2. Use the search fields and dropdown menus to select search terms (e.g., name, user type, etc.). Click the Search button.

• A list of users matching search terms will be displayed.3. To view the details for a specific user, click the + sign beside the name.4. To edit a user, click the Action Icon to the right side of the desired user’s

entry. Make required changes.5. Click the Save button.


Parts of a Branching ProfileTest Settings

Test Settings control:• Data printed on the student’s Individual Score Report at the conclusion of

testing.• Use of the Calculator, Accessibility Wizard, and other accessibility options.• Other advanced (optional) settings: Fast Reporting, Student Profile, and

MyFoundationsLab.Options• Use default Test Settings – indicated by *** preceding the name

- Or -

• Create a custom Test Setting

Parts of a Branching ProfileBackground Questions

Background Questions• Used to gather self-reported information on the student’s history at the start of or

during testing.• Responses can be used to:

Gather data for statistical purposes Control the flow of tests given Fine tune placement based on question responses

Options• Use the default Background Question group – indicated by *** preceding the

name.- Or -

• Create individual Local Background Questions, then• Create a custom Background Question Group using your Local Background

Questions and/or Default Background Questions.

Parts of a Branching ProfileWritePlacer

WritePlacer options• Choice of prompts• Options for test administration such as use of a timer or word counterOptions• Use default WritePlacer setting which will rotate among all available

prompts – indicated by *** preceding the name.- Or -

• Create a custom WritePlacer setting to choose specific prompts and set options for the time allowed, timer visibility, word count, etc.

Parts of a Branching ProfileBranching Profile

Tests• Controls the order tests are given.• Applies selected conditions for giving a test such as a score on a previous

test or a particular response to a Background Question.Options• Use default Branching Profiles which use default Test Settings, ask default

Background Questions, and administer the selected test -- indicated by *** preceding the name.

- Or -

• Create a custom Branching Profile to combine the default or your own Testing Settings, Local Background Questions, WritePlacer settings, and desired tests. Conditions can be set to determine test delivery such as prior test scores, Background Question responses, etc.

Test SetupTest Settings

1. Click the Test Setup function, click the Test Settingsoption.

• The list of existing Test Settings will display.2. To edit an existing Test Setting, click the Edit action

icon to the right of the entry.3. To add a new Test Setting, click the Add button.4. To expand each section to view available choices,

click the + sign.5. Set or edit options in each section as desired.6. Click the Save button to save and return to the list of

Test Settings.

Test SetupScore Report Settings

This feature allows a campus to customize the data printed on the Individual Score Report at the conclusion of each students’ testing. Regardless of these settings, all data is available when generating reports with the Reporting function.

1. Once inside a Testing Setting, click the + sign to expand the Score Report Settings section.

2. From the list of options, make desired choices:• Most items are yes/no options.• If displaying Background Questions responses, you can choose to

show either the question’s name or text.3. Continue on to other sections or click the Save button to save and exit.

Test SetupTool Settings

This feature allows a campus to control the availability of the Calculator in Math tests and the Accessibility Wizard for all tests. The Accessibility Wizard is designed to allow students with visual disabilities to control the display of questions on the screen including font color and size as well as the background color.

1. Once inside a Testing Setting, click the + sign to expand the Tool Settingssection.

2. Click the desired setting for each tool.3. Continue on to other sections or click the Save button to save and exit.


Test SetupLocal Background Questions

Local Background Questions can be combined with Standard Background Questions to create a custom group of questions. Background questions and Background Question Groups created at the Institution level (by the IA) are available in all Testing Sites. Those created by the Site Manager are available only in that Testing Site.

1. Click the Test Setup function, click the Local Background Questions sub-menu, click the Questions option.

1. A list of existing Local Background Questions (if any) will display.2. To edit an existing question, click the Edit action icon to the right of the

entry.

Test SetupNew Local Background Questions

1. To create a new question, click the Add button.2. Enter the Question Name. 3. Choose the Question Type.4. Use the dropdown menu to choose the number of responses available.5. Enter the question content using the editing tools available.

• To the right of each response, click the + sign to expand to view the editor, then enter the appropriate content.

6. After all content is entered, click the Preview button to see the final form of the question.

7. After making any changes needed, click the Save button.


Test SetupBackground Question Groups

Background Questions Groups can contain a mix of both Standard and Local Background Questions.

1. Click the Test Setup function, click the Local Background Questions sub-menu, click the Question Groups option.

• A list of existing Background Question Groups (if any) will display.2. To edit an existing Background Question Group, click the Edit action icon to

the right of the entry.3. To create a new Background Question Group, click the Add button.4. Enter the name of the Background Question Group.5. To select questions, click the Add button.

Test SetupBackground Question Groups

► From the list of questions, checkmark the desired questions, then click the Add Selected Questions button.

• You will return to the previous screen which now lists all of your selected questions.

• To change the order in which questions will be presented, enter the desired order in the box beside each question then click the Savebutton.

• To remove a question, click the checkbox on the left, then click the Remove button.

► Once finished, click the Save button.


Test SetupWritePlacer Settings

WritePlacer settings allow a campus to choose specific prompts to administer and control testing options such as a timer and word counter.

1. Click the Test Setup function, click the WritePlacer Settings option, click the WritePlacer Settings link.

• A list of existing WritePlacer Settings (if any) will display.2. To edit an existing setting, click the Edit action icon to the right of the entry.3. To create a new setting, click the Add button.7. Create or edit the name of the setting.8. Use the menus to select administration options.9. To add prompts, click the Add button.10. From the list of prompts, checkmark the prompts to be added, then click the

Add Selected Prompts button.11. Click the Save button to return to the list of WritePlacer settings.


Test SetupBranching Profiles

All the decisions made about use of Test Settings, Background Questions, and WritePlacer, as well as the choice of tests themselves are assembled into a Branching Profile. This will create a menu item in the list of tests available when testing students.

1. Click the Test Setup option.2. Click the Branching Profiles option.3. A list of existing Branching Profiles will display.4. To edit an existing Branching Profile, click the Edit action icon to the right of

the entry.5. To create a new Branching Profile, click the Add button.6. Enter or edit the Branching Profile Title.


7. Below the Title is the list of rules in the Branching Profile. To the right, each rule has icons to:

• Add Another Rule with a dropdown to choose Above or Below the current rule

• Add Condition to the current rule• Arrows to move the current rule up or down in the list• An X to delete the current rule

8. Rule #1 is the choice of Test Settings. Drop the menu open to select the desired Test Setting.

9. Rule #2 is the choice of Background Questions. Drop the menu open to select the desired set of Background Questions. To remove Background Questions entirely, click the X icon.

10. To add tests to the Branching Profile, click the Add Another Rule button, then select Above this Rule or Below this Rule.


10. Use the New Rule Type dropdown menu to choose Administer Test, then click the Add button

11. To add a condition to this rule, click the Add Condition button. Choose the desired condition from the New Condition Type dropdown, then click the Add button.

12. Use the dropdown menu to choose the appropriate option (the list varies based on the condition type selected), choose the appropriate operator (greater than, equal to, etc), then enter the appropriate quantity (score, yes/no, etc). See the User’s Guide for a description of possible conditions.

13. Continue adding tests as desired, then click the Save button to return to the list of Branching Profiles.


Exercise #4 – Create a Branching Profile

1. Click the Test Setup option, click the Branching Profilesoption.• A list of existing Branching Profiles will display.

2. Click “Add”.3. Name the Branching Profile and click Save.4. Test Setting and Background questions rules will appear.

Edit as needed. Add rules below to add tests. 5. Save changes.

Placement SetupCourse Groups

1. Click the Placement Setup option.2. Click the Course Groups menu option.3. A list of existing Course Groups (if any) will display.4. To edit an existing Course Group, click the Edit action icon to the right of

the entry.5. To create a new Course Group, click the Add button.6. Enter or edit the Course Group name, then click Save.


Placement SetupCourses

1. Click the Placement Setup option.2. Click the Courses menu option.3. A list of existing Courses (if any) will display.4. To edit an existing Course, click the Edit action icon to the right of the entry.5. To create a new Course, click the Add button.6. Enter or edit the Course Code, Course Name, and Course Comment, and

choose the Course Group, then click Save.


Placement SetupMajors

1. Click the Placement Setup option.2. Click the Majors menu option.3. A list of existing Majors (if any) will display.4. To edit an existing Major, click the Edit action icon to the right of the entry.5. To create a new Major, click the Add button.6. Enter or edit the Major Code, Major Name, and Major Comment, then click

Save.


Placement SetupPlacement Rules

1. Click the Placement Setup function.2. Click the Placement Rules menu option.3. A list of existing Placement Rules (if any) will display.4. To edit an existing Placement Rule, click the Edit action icon to the right of

the entry.5. To create a new Placement Rule, click the Add button.6. Enter or edit the Placement Rule name, the Description/Notes section

(internal comments), and Placement Comments (printed on the student’s Individual Score Report).

7. From the Course Placement Is dropdown menu, choose the desired course. To add additional courses to this placement rule, click the + button, then choose the additional course(s).

Placement SetupPlacement Rules

8. To add the conditions that place students into this course, click the Add a condition to this rule link.

9. From the New Condition Type dropdown menu, select the appropriate condition, then click the Add button.

10. Use the dropdown menu to choose the appropriate option (the list varies based on the condition type selected), choose the appropriate operator (greater than, equal to, etc), then enter the appropriate quantity (score, yes/no, etc.).

11. To add another condition, click the + sign icon, then select Add a condition above or Add a condition below, then complete the new condition as described above.

12. Once all conditions have been edited or created, click the Save button.



► Verify proceeds rule by rule and pauses for input on Background Question responses and test scores.

► The result of each rule is given: whether it Passed or Failed. • Note that a rule that fails may be the desired result, e.g., a test score

causing the next test to be skipped will show as Failed.► Create a table with Background Question responses and test scores for all

the decision points in your Branching Profile and Placement Rules. Run Verify multiple times to test each possible combination of conditions.

► Simple rule of thumb – rules must cover the full score range of 20 to 120 without any overlap.


1. Click the Test Setup option.2. Click the Branching Profiles option.3. A list of existing Branching Profiles will display.4. Click the Verify action icon beside the Branching Profile to be verified.5. A new window appears which begins with Rule #1 in the Branching Profile

with details of the rule.6. Click the Apply Next Rule button at the bottom of the screen.7. Enter appropriate Background Question responses or test scores.8. The result of each rule is shown as Passed or Failed.9. After applying all rules, the resulting Course Placement is displayed.10. Edit the Branching Profile and/or Placement Rules as necessary, then

Verify again until the Branching Profile performs properly.


ProctoringStarting a New Test

1. Go to www.accuplacer.org.2. Log in to ACCUPLACER.3. Click the Administer Test function.4. Click the Administer New Test Session option.5. Use the dropdown menu to select the Branching Profile.6. Click the Administer Test button.7. The Student Privacy policy appears and the test is ready for the student to

begin.8. The student will begin by entering their student ID, last name, and birthdate

on the following screen.9. If the student has tested previously or been pre-registered into your

ACCUPLACER account, their first name and other data will appear on the next screen. If not, they must enter those details to begin testing.


ProctoringContinuing an Open Test

1. Log in to ACCUPLACER.2. Click the Administer Test function.3. Click the Manage Test Sessions option.4. Enter any desired search criteria and select the Test Status of Open.5. Click the Search button.6. Beside the desired student’s entry, click the Gear action icon to resume

testing.

Note that students who begin testing using a Voucher may continue their open test by re-entering their voucher information exactly as they did to start testing.


Exercise #5 – Administer a Test

1. Click the Administer Test function.2. Click the Administer New Test Session option.3. Use the dropdown menu to select the Branching Profile.4. Click the Administer Test button.

Login with these credentials:

Username: PRDemo3Password: Password!

Next Steps

Next Steps

► Start process to become eligible to test for ATB, if you plan to conduct this testing.

► Complete building your account.► Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

Thank you!

Contacts

Suzanne McGurk843/513-3915 [email protected]

Deb Anderson970/[email protected]

Gini Beran612/[email protected]


Documents

ACCUPLACER Account Setup · 17/02/2015 · Setup process overview ... Your new ACCUPLACER account was created at the top level known as the Institution level. Credentials were sent